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Water Bills To See Small Steady Rise Despite Reform Plans Says Reed
Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”..
Oleksandr Usyk Proves Too Strong Again For Daniel Dubois At Wembley
Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time..
9m Highland Estate Likely To Appeal To Buyers From Across Globe
A Highland estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers “from across the globe”..
Starmer Urged To Engage With Scotland Over Gaza Evacuations
The Prime Minister has been urged to engage with Scotland on evacuating injured children from Gaza who would otherwise be “left to die”..
Environment Secretary Pledges To Halve Sewage Pollution By 2030
The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels..
More Than 15000 Raised For Families Of Somerset Bus Crash Victims
More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of victims involved in a fatal bus crash in Somerset..
UK Braced For Thunderstorms With Risk Of Flood Damage
Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend..
Pro Palestine Protests Across The UK As Police Warn Over Banned Group Support
Protests will take place across the country calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed, amid police warnings those showing support for the proscribed group face arrest..
Keir Starmer Backs UK Bid To Host World Athletics Championships In 2029
The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom’s bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029..
Single Jab Will Offer Protective Bubble To Premature Babies This Winter
A single, long-lasting jab that offers a “protective bubble” to premature babies from a common virus is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England this autumn..
Police Dog Behind 250000 Criminal Cash Haul Dies After Collision
A police dog who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal cash and took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has died after a crash..
Saturdays Football Briefing Madueke Makes Arsenal Switch And Man Utd Agree Mbeumo Deal
Noni Madueke said Arsenal are ready to win all major honours after completing his £48million move from Chelsea..
New Test Could Revolutionise Aftercare For Thousands Of Breast Cancer Patients
Scientists have developed a new test for certain breast cancer patients which can predict whether or not their cancer is likely to return just two weeks after they start treatment..
Amber Weather Warning As Thunderstorms Bring Threat Of Flooding
An amber weather warning has come into place with dangerous thunderstorms threatening to bring a weekend of flooding to parts of the UK..
Still Looking For A Summer Hol
Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations.
Labour Accuses Reform Of Threatening Almost One Million Jobs With Net Zero Plans
Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power..
Kneecap To Face No Further Action From Police After Glastonbury Performance
A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police..
Serious Pollution Incidents From Water Firms Up 60 Last Year
The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said..
Child Who Died In School Coach Crash Was 10 Year Old Boy Police Say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset was a 10-year-old boy, police have said..
Tributes Paid To Victims Of Devastating Fatal School Coach Crash
Tributes have been paid to the victims of a “heartbreaking and devastating” crash after a school coach trip returning from Exmoor Zoo slid down a 20ft slope in Somerset..
Local News
Procurement firm aims to cut one billion hours of admin time
Procurement firm aims to cut one billion hours of admin time
Permission sought to keep statue of Lord Nelson and George Murray in city
Chichester City Council wants to keep a statue of Lord Nelson and Sir George Murray in place for another year.
Martin Lewis reveals free £310 'reward of the year' and it couldn't be simpler
Thousands of UK households could claim a free £310 thanks to TSB.
Card Factory mess up Mum's gender reveal after she found out in 'worst way ever'
A mum claims her baby's gender reveal was 'ruined' when she found out in the 'worst way ever' from the Card Factory.
Popular pizza brand recalls supermarket pizza amid 'do not eat' warning
Italian restaurant chain Zizzi has recalled one of its vegan pizzas as it might contain milk.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a house fire.
PCSO punched in face several times and taken to hospital
A man has been arrested after a police officer was assaulted.
House could be turned into HMO for rough sleepers
Planning proposals from a Hastings-based homelessness charity are set to go in front of borough councillors.
The people who've appeared at Crawley and Hastings Magistrates' Court
A round-up of recent cases heard at West Sussex Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Crawley Magistrates’ Court, and cases heard at Hastings Magistrates' Court
Plans approved to turn popular shop into flats after 34 years in business
Permission was granted on May 27 to convert Cannadines, the well-known bathroom supplier, into two residential properties
Business owner delighted after unexpected feature on TV show
A woman is hoping her independent business will receive a boost after unknowingly making a feature on Escape to the Country.
Teachers swap classrooms for railways to help students
Sussex teachers took par tin work experience on the railway.
I tried the rather special lobster loaded fries at Burger & Lobster in Brighton
Cheesy chips are probably the greatest innovation of the 20th Century, sure antibiotics and microchip technology have their uses, but neither are meltingly spudnificent as a bowl of cheesy chippies
Pub that was ravaged by fire will reopen soon, bosses announce
The Sussex Yeoman in Worthing has announced when it will reopen.
Brighton pub to reopen after refurb and ownership change
The Prestonville Arms in Brighton will reopen next month following a refurbishment.
More than 40 comedians to perform at Edinburgh Fringe preview in Brighton
Comedians headed for Edinbirgh Fringe will hold preview events in Brighton.
City's 'spectacular' trees could support a World Heritage bid, says author
An author has described Brighton as a “first rate tree city” and claims it could stand in the city’s favour should it want to bid for World Heritage status.
Money council earned in parking fines revealed as it ranks near top in country
Brighton and Hove City Council has made £14,572,637 from parking fines.
Plans to expand pub into 'high-end' resort infuriate residents
There has been anger at plans to increase the size of The Woodcote near Chichester.
Woman told she 'just needed to eat' days before she killed herself
A mother from Eastbourne is calling for the NHS to reflect on her daughter’s care after she believes she was failed.